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Marmaduke’s Reesa Hampton commits to Williams Baptist University
She averaged 15 points and 6 assists per game in her senior season
Mammoth Spring guard Alex Mero commits to Crowley’s Ridge College
Mero was 1A All-State averaging 16.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game during the 2019-20 season
Omar Bayless wins 2020 Larry Lacewell Award
Bayless had 93 receptions and 17 touchdowns in 2019
Ty Clothier steps down as Crowley’s Ridge College women’s basketball coach
Clothier posted a record of 76-177 in nine season as head coach
MOST RECENT
Arkansas basketball coach Eric Musselman making waves in social media
A pair of videos are racking up views on twitter & facebook.
Report: Arkansas State alum J.D. McKissic agrees to deal with Redskins
He tied a career high with 34 receptions with the Lions in 2019.
Ticket buyers to receive refund options on Razorback events
Refunds will be available on a pro-rated basis for season ticket holders in baseball (19 games), softball (17 games), track and field (3 events) and gymnastics (1 meet), including suite holders in applicable sports.
Region 8 Sports Conversation: Grant Black
The Newport native is a MLB hopeful. The St. Louis Cardinals purchased his contract in February.
Arkansas State WR Brandon Bowling looks to breakthrough in 2020
The Texas native was one of the stars of the final scrimmage, he had 3 touchdown receptions.
Crowley’s Ridge College reflects after sports calendar canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
The basketball Pioneers were poised to play in their first NAIA National Tournament in program history.
SEC cancels remainder of 2020 spring sports calendar
In addition, all spring football games are cancelled and there will be no pro days conducted by SEC institutions.
Arkansas IF Robert Moore named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week
From Leawood, Kansas, Moore went 5-for-9 at the plate vs. the Antelopes, with three RBIs and run scored and a final batting average of .556. His five hits were tied for the team-lead last week, as he recorded multi-hit performances in both games against GCU.
Sun Belt cancels remainder of 2020 spring sports calendar
The season is officially over for Arkansas State baseball along with track & field.
Lyon reflects after sports calendar canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
Baseball (#13), women’s basketball (#11), and women’s wrestling (#8) were all ranked.
Region 8 HS athletes sign to play college sports (2019-2020)
We’ll update this page over the coming days and months with athletes heading to the next level.
Arkansas horse track’s casino temporarily closing over virus
A Hot Springs horse track is closing its casino for the next two weeks over concerns about the novel coronavirus.
Chargers place franchise tag on Razorback alum Hunter Henry
Henry is averaging 12.6 yards per reception and has scored 17 touchdowns during his four seasons with the Chargers.
Southland Conference cancels spring sports and championships
Remainder of Arkansas State bowling campaign comes to an end
Tate, Malzahn, All-American Red Heads among new inductees to Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
The 2020 class is being enshrined Friday in Little Rock.
SEC extends suspensions on spring sports
Competitions, team and individual practices, meetings and other organized gatherings, will be suspended through at least April 15
American Midwest Conference cancels all remaining 2020 spring sports
Impacts Williams Baptist & Lyon in baseball, softball, golf, along with track & field.
NCAA will give student-athletes additional eligibility
The NCAA has granted an additional season/semester of eligibility for student-athletes participating in spring sports.
Arkansas State spring sports suspended indefinitely due to coronavirus concerns
Red Wolves baseball is impacted along with the men's and women's track and field teams.
Melbourne girls surge in 2nd, win back to back 2A State Championships
The Lady Bearkatz beat Quitman 47-28 to complete a 35-2 season.
Arkansas Activities Association postpones state finals, suspends spring sports
The Thursday evening session will be played as scheduled.
Izard County boys & Viola girls fall in 1A State Basketball Finals
The Cougars and Lady Longhorns were in action Thursday in Hot Springs.
UPDATE: Sun Belt cancels championship games
A little more than an hour after announcing that fans would not be allowed at this weekend’s men’s and women’s basketball championship games, the Sun Belt Conference decided to cancel the tournament.
Remainder of SEC Basketball Tournament canceled
The SEC's regular season champion, the University of Kentucky, will be awarded the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Arkansas State football holds 2nd scrimmage of spring practice
The Red Wolves had a 2+ hour session. The scrimmage featured red zone drills, long drives, plus special teams work.
Izard County, Melbourne, & Viola hold state finals sendoffs Wednesday
State basketball championships will be on the line Thursday-Saturday in Hot Springs.
Desi Sills has 20 pts as Arkansas advances in SEC Tournament
The 11th-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks beat No. 14 seed Vanderbilt 86-73 Wednesday night in the last Southeastern Conference Tournament game open to the general public.
A-State sophomore Camryn Newton-Smith prepares for NCAA Indoor Championships
The Sun Belt champion will compete Friday in New Mexico.
A&P Commission discusses adding sports commission
The city of Jonesboro wants to form a group aimed at getting extra tourism dollars to the area.
Arkansas home games will have attendance restrictions due to coronavirus concerns
In conjunction with the Southeastern Conference and its member institutions, the University of Arkansas will host home athletic competitions with restricted attendance from now until at least Monday, March 30 at which time the SEC and its member universities will re-evaluate conditions.
Dave Van Horn records 700th victory as Arkansas baseball coach
A double play confirmed under review was registered as the final out of the 700th career win for head coach Dave Van Horn at Arkansas, as the No. 14 Arkansas baseball team defeated Grand Canyon, 10-9, Tuesday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium.
Arkansas State women’s basketball falls to South Alabama in SBC Tournament
Juniors Morgan Wallace and Peyton Martin posted double-double performances, but Arkansas State's season came to an end in a hard-fought 82-71 decision to South Alabama in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament Tuesday night at the College Park Center.
Arkansas State baseball falls in midweek action to Southern Illinois
The Red Wolves fell to the Salukis 14-6.
#11 Lyon women’s basketball falls in AMC Championship Game
The difference in the game came in the second quarter as the Lady Lions outscored the Scots, 23-6, in the period as Lyon fell by a score of 74-60.
Arkansas State women’s golf on a roll in 2019-20 season
The Red Wolves look for their 3rd consecutive tournament title this week.
Earle boys looking for 4th state championship in last 5 years
The bulldogs face England Thursday at 7:45 p.m.
Arkansas State football spring scrimmage #2 set for Wednesday
A-State will conduct the 5:00 p.m. scrimmage either on Centennial Bank Stadium's Allison Field or inside the Student Activity Center (SAC), depending on weather conditions.
Grizzlies about to get healthier
The Memphis Grizzlies said help is on the way, as far as their roster is concerned in the push of the playoffs.
Arkansas junior Mason Jones named AP SEC Co-Player of the Year
Jones, the conference's top scorer at 22 points a game, each received four votes from the panel of 14 AP voters.
Osceola-Rivercrest to add to rivalry in 3A state basketball championship
Seminoles and Colts meet up on Friday at 1:45 at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs
Riverside alum Gavin Stone earns accolades from D1Baseball & Southland Conference
The junior recorded 13 strikeouts in a no-hitter last week against Southeastern Louisiana
Jireh Washington named Third Team All- Sun Belt Conference
The Memphis native averaged 13.1 points per game this season
Kjerstad hits walk-off homer to lift Hogs over South Alabama
Razorbacks welcome in Grand Canyon on Tuesday
Culver drives in 3 as A-State baseball beats Gardner-Webb in series finale
Red Wolves host Southern Illinois on Tuesday
Austin Reaves drops 41 pts & game winner for Oklahoma
The Cedar Ridge alum fueled the biggest road comeback in Big 12 history.
Izard County boys & Viola girls advance to 1A State Finals
The Cougars and Lady Longhorns won Saturday to punch tickets to Hot Springs.
Nettleton girls, West Memphis boys advance to 5A State Finals
The 5A East will be well represented in Hot Springs.
Arkansas State women’s basketball will face South Alabama in SBC Tournament
The Red Wolves play Tuesday at 8:30pm in Arlington, Texas.
Earle boys, Melbourne girls advance to 2A State Finals
The Bulldogs and Lady Bearkatz are no stranger to Hot Springs.
Red Wolves baseball beats Gardner-Webb in game 2 of series
A big third inning, along with strong pitching efforts by Zech Jarrard propelled the Arkansas State Baseball team in its 8-3 win
Arkansas State falls to Louisiana in SBC Tournament 1st Round
The Red Wolves were dealt a 73-66 setback and saw its season come to a close.
Henderson has 24 pts, #11 Lyon women’s basketball advances to AMC title game
The Scots improved to 29-2 on the year and will host No. 2-seed Freed-Hardeman on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at Becknell Gymnasium in the championship game of the AMC Tournament. WWU fell to 25-7 with the loss.
Riverside alum Gavin Stone tosses no-hitter for UCA baseball
The junior right hander tossed the third no-hitter in school history, beating Southeastern Louisiana 2-0 in the series opener.
Mississippi County rivals Rivercrest & Osceola advance to 3A State Championship Game
The Colts and Seminoles won Saturday to secure a matchup in Hot Springs.
Arkansas State men face Louisiana Saturday to open SBC Tournament
Tip-off is Saturday at 11:00am on ESPN+
Arkansas State women’s basketball hosts Troy Saturday on Senior Day
Tipoff is at 4:00pm at First National Bank Arena.
#20 Arkansas softball shuts out #9 Alabama in SEC opener
The Razorbacks (17-4, 1-0 SEC) received clutch pitching from senior Autumn Storms and a key seventh inning RBI knock by junior Danielle Gibson in its 1-0 victory.
Fast Break Friday Night (3/6/2020)
It's a State Quarterfinal edition of Fast Break. Watch at 10:15pm on KAIT, kait8.com, & on the Region 8 News app.